2002 Isuzu Rodeo

SUV

3.2L 3165CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

4S2DM58W424307831

Clear

Gasoline

Original owner bought new. Rodeo was excellently maintained, still has good brakes, engine, interior, dual-mode shocks replaced at 208,000 miles, all scheduled maint kept and exceeded min requirements. I routinely replaced fuel filter, air filter, flushed coolant, diff fluid, Auto trans flushed every 25,000 miles, Timing belt done every 75,000 miles, Spark plugs every 30,000 the starter replaced last year with OEM one, The A/T tires have less than 5000 miles on them (Hankook Dynapro A/T 255/70R16). Recent maint done was coolant flush, serpentine belt and trans flush at local Isuzu dealer. It's fully loaded with Leather, Sunroof, even wood. This vehicle has been all over the USA. It never broke down routinely driven to Texas from Ohio, VA, MI, FL. Great in the snow. Unfortunately on 15 Nov 2013 while driving I to work I "suspect" the alternator went out (It was due for replacement) causing transmission to go in limp mode. When in Limp-Mode wife didn't know what limp mode was and kept driving at speed till transmission overheated. This vehicle was a reliable daily driver until transmission failed on this driver error. It is "not" drivable in my opinion because the transmission fluid was burnt when it was last driven I drained the fluid it was black. I am assuming it is done. The engine seem fine. The oil level was good and clear. Oil Change every 3000 miles Valvoline Synthetic nothing else was used always with OEM oil filter. Maint documented with most receipts. Either done by myself or dealer. Washed weekly, waxed every three months. Eclipse Navigation with Eclipse speakers the aftermarket Amps will be removed though. Bull bars, steps, spoilers are OEM Isuzu. Everything you see will go no games just not going to put money into repairing it since wife has newer vehicle and we are military transferring this summer and its just easier to let It go. I am merely trying to get the money I put into the new tires. $900 This would make a nice project or daily driver with a new alternator and transmission. No rust issues. This is a as is sale I am not a dealer so please understand what your purchasing. You arrange and pay for shipping or pick-up. I have not taken it to the dealer to confirm the transmission damage so it could be a steal but buyer should fully assume transmission is damaged. It was driven home when auto-temp light came home and dash lights remain on smelled burnt fluid drain fluid and it was burnt oil looked good engine seemed fine. Isuzu Rodeo's can be capable off-road vehicles, or this could be a good daily driver if one is willing to make necessary repairs. If your willing to make repairs would be a very good buy.